Difference between revisions of "Clifford Lawrence Braidwood McWhirter"
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| dateofbirth = 1 Jul 1925 | | dateofbirth = 1 Jul 1925 | ||
| placeofbirth = Armadale, Western Australia | | placeofbirth = Armadale, Western Australia | ||
| − | | death = | + | | death = 19 Apr 2020, aged 90 |
| − | | placeofdeath = | + | | placeofdeath = Merriwa, Western Australia |
| enlistmentage = 17 years old | | enlistmentage = 17 years old | ||
| description = 5'8½" (1.74m) tall; Sallow complexion, green eyes, and brown hair | | description = 5'8½" (1.74m) tall; Sallow complexion, green eyes, and brown hair | ||
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| hair = brown | | hair = brown | ||
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| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = student |
| religion = Church of England | | religion = Church of England | ||
| address = 103 Angelo street, South Perth, Western Australia | | address = 103 Angelo street, South Perth, Western Australia | ||
| relation = Father | | relation = Father | ||
| nextofkin = Mr Sydney Braidwood McWhirter | | nextofkin = Mr Sydney Braidwood McWhirter | ||
| − | | regnumber = F/V320 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4530916 F/V320] |
| enlistmentdate = 22 Jul 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 22 Jul 1942 | ||
| rank = Able Seaman | | rank = Able Seaman | ||
| − | | unit = HMAS Mother Snake | + | | unit = |
| − | | | + | | shipservedon1 = HMAS Mother Snake |
| − | | | + | | shipservedon1notes = 30 Jun 1945 |
| − | + | | shipservedon1from =8 Nov 1945 | |
| fate1 = Returned to Australia | | fate1 = Returned to Australia | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | On mobilisation Clifford was posted to the Naval Auxiliary Patrol at HMAS Leeuwin as an Ordinary Seaman II. On 1 Jul 1943, still with the Auxiliary Patrol he was promoted to Cadet. The next day he was promoted Able Seaman. | + | On mobilisation Clifford was posted to the Naval Auxiliary Patrol at [[HMAS Leeuwin]] as an Ordinary Seaman II. On 1 Jul 1943, still with the Auxiliary Patrol he was promoted to Cadet. The next day he was promoted Able Seaman. On 1 Nov 1944 Clifford transferred to the Royal Australian Navy Volunteer Reserve (RANVR). |
Clifford was posted to [[HMAS Mother Snake]] on 30 Jun 1945 the day of her commissioning, and was a member of her crew until 8 Nov 1945 when she was transferred to the British Civil Administration in Borneo on 8 Nov 1945. It appears that Clifford was then shore based until his demobilisation on 16 May 1946. | Clifford was posted to [[HMAS Mother Snake]] on 30 Jun 1945 the day of her commissioning, and was a member of her crew until 8 Nov 1945 when she was transferred to the British Civil Administration in Borneo on 8 Nov 1945. It appears that Clifford was then shore based until his demobilisation on 16 May 1946. | ||
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| − | + | During 1950 Cliff married Norma Cicely Gibson. | |
| + | Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at 103 Angelo street, South Perth, student; 1958 at 70 Canterbury terrace, South Perth, accountant; 1963 - 1977 at 69 Furnival street, Narrogin, accountant; 1980 at 69 Hansard street, Narrogin | ||
===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
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[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
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[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 1 Jul 1925 |
| Place of Birth | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Death | 19 Apr 2020, aged 90 |
| Place of Death | Merriwa, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 17 years old |
| Description | 5'8½" (1.74m) tall ; ; sallow complexion ; green eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | student |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | 103 Angelo street, South Perth, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr Sydney Braidwood McWhirter |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | F/V320 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Jul 1942 |
| Rank | Able Seaman |
| Ships Served On | |
| Ship Name | HMAS Mother Snake 30 Jun 1945 |
| Tour Dates | 8 Nov 1945 |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
Pre War
War Service
On mobilisation Clifford was posted to the Naval Auxiliary Patrol at HMAS Leeuwin as an Ordinary Seaman II. On 1 Jul 1943, still with the Auxiliary Patrol he was promoted to Cadet. The next day he was promoted Able Seaman. On 1 Nov 1944 Clifford transferred to the Royal Australian Navy Volunteer Reserve (RANVR).
Clifford was posted to HMAS Mother Snake on 30 Jun 1945 the day of her commissioning, and was a member of her crew until 8 Nov 1945 when she was transferred to the British Civil Administration in Borneo on 8 Nov 1945. It appears that Clifford was then shore based until his demobilisation on 16 May 1946.
Post War
During 1950 Cliff married Norma Cicely Gibson. Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at 103 Angelo street, South Perth, student; 1958 at 70 Canterbury terrace, South Perth, accountant; 1963 - 1977 at 69 Furnival street, Narrogin, accountant; 1980 at 69 Hansard street, Narrogin
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